How to travel from Hamburg to Tallinn, Estonia
The distance between Hamburg and Tallinn is around 1,231km (765 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg to Tallinn by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tallinn → Hamburg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Tallinn (TLL).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost€380($380)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration24h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Tallinn
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Tallinn by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).
The distance between Hamburg and Tallinn is around 1,231km (765 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,113km (692 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Hamburg and Tallinn by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Tallinn is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Tallinn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamburg and Tallinn. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Tallinn (TLL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamburg and Tallinn. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Tallinn (TLL). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Tallinn. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Tallinn (TLL) - via Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Hamburg to Tallinn. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm (ARN). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamburg to Tallinn typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Tallinn (TLL).
The closest major airport to Tallinn is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and Tallinn. The distance is around 1,621km (1,007 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Tallinn is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €380 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Tallinn
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €380($380) | every 15 mins | 1,231km (765 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5hrs | €345($345) | every 4 hours | 1,287km (800 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 24h 25m | €155($155) | twice daily | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 1 day 5h | €135($135) | once daily | 1,577km (980 miles) |
| Train to Stockholm Centralstation, Ferry | 1 day 8h | €145($145) | once a week | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
Drive | 19h 25m | €300($300) | on demand | 1,621km (1,007 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamburg and Tallinn
Airlines
Finnair
LOT
Air Baltic
Bus companies
Train operators
ODEG
SJ
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
St Peters Line
Airports near Tallinn
The following major airports near Tallinn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Tallinn